Richard Ingraham  M.S., MFT

Richard Ingraham
Title:
Part-Time Faculty - Psychology
Department:
Business, Behavioral & Social Science
Office:
Phone:
209-345-6516
Email:
ingrahamr@mjc.edu
Office Hours:

Biography

 

 

 1991 - Current        Adjunct Professor, Psychology

Yosemite Community College District – Modesto, CA
Teach psychology courses in Human Lifespan Development and other courses as requested (e.g. Human Development and also Introduction to Psychology).

   2012 - 2014           Manager, Quality Management & Development

California Dept. of Developmental Services – Sacramento, CA
Developed new programs and systems changes focused onoutcome data and program improvement.

      2004 – 2012          Manager, Family and Children Services

California Dept. of Developmental Services

Managed 30 state staff including physicians, nurses, social workers and legislative analysts to ensure the provision of state-funded services to families with children with special needs.  Developed best practice guidelines for evaluation and treatment of persons with autism. Collaborated with the UC Medical Schools in the training of practicing physicians and clinicians in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses and medical conditions associated with developmental disabilities.

   1998 – 2003             Chief, Health and Wellness, California Dept. of Developmental Services

Administered $1million in state grant funds to promote regional health programs for families with children with developmental disabilities

 

1994 - 1995           Program Director, In Home Rehabilitation Program

San Ramon Valley Medical Center – San Ramon, CA

Directed clinical teams providing in-home clinical rehabilitation services for patients recovering from motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, strokes, diseases, chronic conditions, and/or brain infections.

 

1980 - 1993          Director of Specialist Services

Valley Mountain Regional Center – Stockton, CA

Directed clinical supports and services for persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

1981 – 1985         Adjunct Professor

                           University of the Pacific; California State University, Stanislaus

Taught graduate students in advanced methods in psychotherapy and also legal and ethical issues concerning psychotherapy and counseling.

 

1975 - 1980           Staff Psychologist

                                  State of Washington – Seattle, WA
                                   As part of clinical team, worked with physicians, nurses, and other treatment staff in evaluating and designing                                                 behavioral programs for challenging patients residing in a locked state institution.

1975 - 1980               Psychotherapist
                                 Seattle County Mental Health
                                 Provided psychotherapy to self-referred and court ordered clients.       

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